Apopka Chamber: "Support local businesses"

An open letter from the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce

"We are Apopka Strong"

Before Hurricane Irma, we were focused on how to entice more businesses to come to Apopka. But right now we need to do everything we can to support our local businesses.

Business owners have already cleaned up damage to their properties, but the test will be figuring out how to stay afloat after taking a financial hit.

Let's not forget that business owners may be dealing with damage to their own homes, and their employees are likely dealing with their own losses.

So how do we move on from here?

Well, we absolutely must support our local businesses.

We need to return to our normal shopping habits and avoid spending dollars on services that will take those dollars right out of town. Every dollar we spend should go to the local businesses who are here and create jobs and provide us the comforts and necessities needed to get back to normal.

We are Apopka Strong, and we, as a community, can come together to strengthen our economy.

For more details on the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, go here.